Cannon's Chaotic House Demands Oklahoma Statehood Vote
In Washington on June 15 the house erupted as Speaker Cannon defended statehood amid clashes over the Oklahoma act. Delegates, senators, and party members applauded and shouted as Cannon asserted the bill would form Oklahoma despite opposition from some Democrats. A tumultuous scene followed, then cheers for the compromise and a broader push to finalize statehood.
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Maharajah of Baroda Visits Chicago Stockyards on Pike
The maharajah of Baroda India H H Sapajirac Gaekawar and entourage visited Chicago stockyards invited by packers. He praised the meat killing and preparation methods and plans to send Indian students to American universities in the fall before continuing to Colorado Springs and Yellowstone Park.
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STEPHENS Fined in Contempt Case in Salisbury Receivership
Austin reports Comptroller Stephens was fined 25 dollars for contempt of court and jailed for not issuing a warrant to the state treasurer for 16000 dollars held in the state treasury for the Colonial Security company in Salisbury versus Colonial Security. The judge noted intent to obey the law but cited misinterpretation urged by the attorney general. The case proceeds to the supreme court on habeas corpus to test the law’s interpretation.
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Roosevelt letter condemns House Beveridge amendment on meat inspection
Secretary Loeb summarized President Roosevelt’s letter to Wadsworth of the House Agriculture Committee. He says the House substitute worsens the Senate plan, undermines meat packing inspection, harms honest stockraisers, and delays restoring foreign and interstate trade. The president emphasizes concerns over inspection features and who should pay.
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Prominent Contractor Killed by Timber Accident at Mart
Palestine Tex June 15 Dan Gossett a prominent contractor was killed at Mart when timbers fell on him. He was well known across this section of the state.
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Swift & Co doubles capital stock to 50 million
Swift & Co of Chicago filed an amendment to its charter increasing capital stock from 25 million to 50 million. Filing fee listed as 12 520 dollars. The action occurred in Austin on June 15.
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